‘Duality’ shows two sides of great art
By Amanda Gonzalez
ORLANDO, Fla.—Chris Kahler, professor of painting and drawing at Eastern Illinois University, made an appearance at Valencia’s East Campus as part of the opening reception for “Chris Kahler: Duality.”
“Chris Kahler: Duality” is an art exhibition, which went on display this January at Valencia East. Although some of Kahler’s paintings are displayed in galleries in St. Louis, Mo. and Santa Fe, N.M., this is his first art show in Florida.
Upon entering the Anita S. Wooten gallery, the title piece of the installation can be seen with a painting of Kahler’s just below it. Behind the large-scale painting is the gallery itself. Several of Kahler’s paintings are on display in the gallery. The largest of all the paintings, which happens to be 20 feet wide, is displayed in a separate hallway of the same building.
“I’ve always loved drawing,” Kahler said. “My mom was a painter and my dad was an architect, so it runs in the family.”
Even though Kahler’s study of architecture came to an early end, the inspiration of architecture is apparent in many of his paintings, as well as the inspiration of biotechnology and anatomy.
Jackie Otto Miller, curator of the Anita S. Wooten gallery and a teacher of Design at Valencia, said, “Our dean, Wendy Givoglu, and our provost, Ruth Prather, they went to a conference and they met him and they saw his work, and they suggested to me that we post an exhibition of his work.”
The gallery is open to the public, as could be seen at the opening reception Friday night. Students, teachers, and outside visitors came with friends and family to see Kahler’s work as well as to hear his lecture.
“I’m here with my friend,” said Gabriela Cruz, a student at Valencia. “She likes art and wants to maybe take some art classes here, and she didn’t want to come alone. I liked it. It was really pretty and interesting to know how he does his work.”
By Amanda Gonzalez
ORLANDO, Fla.—Chris Kahler, professor of painting and drawing at Eastern Illinois University, made an appearance at Valencia’s East Campus as part of the opening reception for “Chris Kahler: Duality.”
“Chris Kahler: Duality” is an art exhibition, which went on display this January at Valencia East. Although some of Kahler’s paintings are displayed in galleries in St. Louis, Mo. and Santa Fe, N.M., this is his first art show in Florida.
Upon entering the Anita S. Wooten gallery, the title piece of the installation can be seen with a painting of Kahler’s just below it. Behind the large-scale painting is the gallery itself. Several of Kahler’s paintings are on display in the gallery. The largest of all the paintings, which happens to be 20 feet wide, is displayed in a separate hallway of the same building.
“I’ve always loved drawing,” Kahler said. “My mom was a painter and my dad was an architect, so it runs in the family.”
Even though Kahler’s study of architecture came to an early end, the inspiration of architecture is apparent in many of his paintings, as well as the inspiration of biotechnology and anatomy.
Jackie Otto Miller, curator of the Anita S. Wooten gallery and a teacher of Design at Valencia, said, “Our dean, Wendy Givoglu, and our provost, Ruth Prather, they went to a conference and they met him and they saw his work, and they suggested to me that we post an exhibition of his work.”
The gallery is open to the public, as could be seen at the opening reception Friday night. Students, teachers, and outside visitors came with friends and family to see Kahler’s work as well as to hear his lecture.
“I’m here with my friend,” said Gabriela Cruz, a student at Valencia. “She likes art and wants to maybe take some art classes here, and she didn’t want to come alone. I liked it. It was really pretty and interesting to know how he does his work.”
Brian Rickson seemed to agree. “I’ve seen his work before on the internet, but it’s better live,” said Rickson.
“Chris Kahler: Duality” will be on display at Valencia's East Campus until March 4. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Anita S. Wooten gallery can be found in building 3 of the Valencia East Campus.
Aside from visiting the “Chris Kahler: Duality” art show at the East Campus, you can see some more of Kahler’s paintings at http://www.brunodavidgallery.com and also at http://www.davidrichardcontemporary.com. Kahler’s work can be found under the artists tab on both web sites.
“Chris Kahler: Duality” will be on display at Valencia's East Campus until March 4. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Anita S. Wooten gallery can be found in building 3 of the Valencia East Campus.
Aside from visiting the “Chris Kahler: Duality” art show at the East Campus, you can see some more of Kahler’s paintings at http://www.brunodavidgallery.com and also at http://www.davidrichardcontemporary.com. Kahler’s work can be found under the artists tab on both web sites.
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